Announcements:

Starting the 2025-2026 school year, our league (NPAC) will combine into one athletic league, Pikes Peak Athletic Conference-Middle School (PPAC-MS).  There will be 34 schools in the league with sub-leagues of five schools. Schools will play the other schools in their league for league competition and then can play schools in any other league for non-league competition. Year-one sub-leagues were created by student population, competitive level and when possible geographic region. 

By grouping schools into smaller sub-leagues, we aim to foster increased competitive equity, giving all athletes an opportunity to shine while encouraging more diverse matchups between schools of similar size and resources. This approach will help create a more inclusive atmosphere for all participants and improve the overall experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike. 

During the school year we will be evaluating sub-league placement and adjusting as needed before entering two-year cycles starting the 2026-2027 school year. 

2025 –2026 Sports Seasons 

Season 1 August 11 – September 26 Football, Cross Country (XC), Girls Volleyball, Girls Softball

Season 2 October 6 – November 21 Girls Soccer, Wrestling 

Season 3 November 30 – January 30 Boys Basketball 

Season 4 February 2 – March 20 Girls Basketball 

Season 5 March 30 – May 15 Boys Soccer, Track and Field 

**Athletes will be required to have a Sports Physical, Participation Form, and Emergency Contact Form on file at the school’s front office prior to attending practice. 

For additional information please contact your school Athletic Director  

Thank you for your continued support of our student-athletes!

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics events at EMS, the following policy will be followed:

1. All sixth, seventh and eighth grade students participating are subject to the same eligibility rules.
2. One or more "F's" or two or more "D's" in any core or enrichment subject will constitute ineligibility.
3. Grading for eligibility purposes, as for report cards, is cumulative for each semester's grading period. Eligibility status begins anew at the beginning of each semester.
4. So we don't penalize students at the beginning of each new semester. Students will be given a one-week grace period at the start of each semester.
5. Students are given a two-week grace period to begin the school year before eligibility rules take effect.
6. Sixthth, seventh and eighth grade students who have failed for the year will be eligible to begin fall sports the following year whether retained or promoted.

Once the semester starts, eligibility will be taken once a week. This will happen on Friday morning. If a student is ineligible, that student cannot participate in any games for that week (Friday to Friday). It is highly encouraged for the student to still attend practice during the week. Notification will be sent home with the student. Parents must sign the notification and the student must return the notification to the Athletic Director the following day after receiving the notification. If the student is ineligible for three weeks in any order, then the student will be removed from the team.